Murphy, a farm terrier, describes a day in his life as he gets fed in the kitchen, hunts mice, goes to the vet, returns to the house for dinner, investigates a noise outside, and retires to the barn for sleep.
A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which crossed the English Channel in thirty-seven minutes in the early 1900's.
Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.
A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which in 1909 became the first heavier-than-air machine to fly the English Channel.
Murphy, a small terrier, reluctantly leaves his farm for a trip to the city, where he finds many things to do--and bark at--but he is happy to return to his barn at the end of the day.
Describes the seasonal changes on a farm and surrounding countryside throughout the year. Month-by-month activities of the animals on a farm. A sequel is: A Horse and a Hound, a Goat and a Gander (1980).
A fictionalized account of William Howell, a young prospector who braved the arduous journey from Boston to the Yukon Territory in search of gold in the Klondike River valley.
Biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which crossed the English Channel in thirty-seven minutes in the early 1900's.